Process/Plant Engineer I, II, or III

LANXESS; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life flexibility

Training & development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

LANXESS in El Dorado, Arkansas is seeking Process/Plant Engineers I–III to provide hands-on engineering support for safe operations and to consistently meet KPIs such as OEE and OR in line with LANXESS objectives.

You will lead Management of Change initiatives with production teams, perform daily process monitoring and troubleshooting, and develop and execute process improvement projects from conception through FEL2 and beyond, focusing on efficiency, reliability, and product quality.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering required with growing experience for Engineer I–III.
• Strong computer, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience levels increase with role.

Responsibilities

• Lead MOC initiatives with production teams.
• Perform daily process monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Drive process improvement projects from concept to FEL2.
• Focus on process efficiency, equipment reliability, and quality.

Skills

Computer skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Highlights

• Process/Plant Engineers at levels I, II, and III provide comprehensive engineering support to responsible units to ensure safe operations and consistent achievement of key performance metrics such as OEE and OR, aligning with LANXESS business objectives.
• Core responsibilities include leading Management of Change (MOC) initiatives in collaboration with production teams, conducting daily process monitoring, troubleshooting process problems, and developing process improvement projects.
• Engineers utilize their technical expertise and problem-solving skills to address issues ranging from low to high complexity, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve KPIs.
• They provide technical input for HAZOPS/PHA, assist in developing and implementing HAZOP/PSM measures with senior engineers, and drive projects from conception to FEL2 stage and beyond.
• Daily tasks focus on process efficiency, equipment reliability, and quality to ensure production targets are met.

Experience / Skills

• The role requires a BS in Chemical Engineering with experience requirements increasing from less than 3 years for Engineer I, to progressively more advanced experience for Engineer II and III, reflecting their growing responsibilities and leadership within the organization.
• Engineers must have excellent computer skills, project management skills and communication skills.

Location El Dorado South

Employee Type Regular

Who We Are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What We Offer You

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

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